Christian Horner says Red Bull made a “very bold” and “very brave” decision by bringing power unit production in-
house, but he thinks the shift in strategy will be beneficial.
Red Bull will start producing power units when Honda and Aston Martin team up to introduce new engine
specifications in 2026. Ford, the largest car company in America, and Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) are going to
form a strategic alliance. For a period of 12 years, it seemed as though Formula One had moved past its troubled past
when a driver’s death during a grand prix weekend was considered “normal” by former race director Bernie
Ecclestone.
A spectre hovered over the sport during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as many drivers lost their lives. Safety
regulations changed as cars did, and with the circuits and machinery were unable to keep up. I asked Christian
Horner how it feels to be a bullseye on his back the last time we chatted. I was curious to find out if he liked the way
that position felt.
“See, it all comes down to concentrating on yourself, regardless of whether you’re the hunter or the hunted,” he
answered. If Adrian Newey leaves Red Bull, the majority of Formula 1 fans have stated that they would want to see
him join Ferrari.
According to recent rumors, Newey may be leaving the current world champions due to a power conflict among the
squad. According to Dr. Helmut Marko, an advisor for Red Bull, Carlos Sainz has received a three-year deal.
intending to join Audi in 2025.
In 2026, Audi will make its Formula 1 debut, assuming control of the Sauber-run company that is presently known
as Stake.A report claims that Lawrence Stroll is willing to sell an interested party a minority share in his Aston
Martin Formula 1 team.
When the Aston Martin team went into liquidation midway through the 2018 season while competing as Force India,
the Canadian millionaire bought the team.
